Who We Are
The Hummingbird Fund serves as an accelerator for innovation in ALS research, advocacy, and overall functional support, through stable and sustainable partnerships that are family- and patient-centric, and kind.
The Hummingbird Fund Stands on Three Pillars
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2023 Fundraising Goal
- 80%
Raised: $80,000
Goal: $100,000
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Highlight
On November 17, 2022, Dr. Ogan gave the McGehee Lecture at UVA School of Nursing. To watch the lecture and hear him speak on the Therapeutic Use of Self in the Land of ALS, use the link below.
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Compassion as Action
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